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Wisconsin infant dies of measles, first such death in state in 36 years
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Key Points:
- An infant in southwestern Wisconsin died from measles, marking the state's first measles-related death in 36 years, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- Wisconsin has reported 431 measles cases across 13 counties this year, the highest number in over 35 years, with nine hospitalizations due to severe symptoms.
- Health officials emphasize that measles is a vaccine-preventable disease and urge residents to get the MMR vaccine to protect themselves and their communities.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted four measles-related deaths nationwide this year, while Pennsylvania has confirmed six such deaths and is investigating another.
- A recent measles death was also reported in New York, the state's first in over 30 years, prompting expressions of sympathy from state officials and highlighting the ongoing outbreak.
